What to do in Tuscia

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Palazzo Chigi-Albani which includes a cascade

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1. Lake Bolsena

Lake Bolsena is Italy’s fifth-largest lake and one of Europe’s biggest crater lakes. It was formed some 370 millennia ago after an eruption in the Volsini volcano complex created a huge basin. Lake Bolsena has an area of 28,170 acres (113.5 square kilometers). It’s a popular place for recreational pursuits and is surrounded by volcanic sand beaches and a handful of picturesque towns and villages.

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Lake Bolsena which includes general coastal views and a beach

2. Tarquinia Beach

Restaurants and bars with terraces providing scenic vistas of the Tyrrhenian Sea make Tarquinia Beach the perfect spot for an aperitif at sunset. Spacious and pristine, the sandy strand also has plenty of fun activities for all the family. After a day in the sun, visit Tarquinia Beach at night for a romantic meal or a family dinner at one of the restaurants that serve seafood caught in the region.

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Tarquinia featuring a coastal town, a beach and swimming

3. Sacro Bosco

Get ready to be amazed by the statues and sculptures that decorate the Parco dei Mostri (Park of the Monsters). The park dates back to 1552, when Prince Vicino Orsini established it as a memorial to his late wife. It sat overgrown for many years before being brought back to life in the mid-1900s. Today, Parco dei Mostri is a playground of mannerist sculptures set around a labyrinth of well-groomed Italian gardens.

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Parco dei Mostri which includes a statue or sculpture

4. Viterbo Cathedral

Viterbo Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo) is an architecturally impressive church that looms over the hilltop Piazza San Lorenzo. Established in the 1100s, legend states that the cathedral stands on the site of an ancient Etruscan temple of Hercules. It was reconstructed in the 16th century and restored after bomb damage during World War II. Today, Viterbo Cathedral forms part of a medieval complex, which includes a papal palace, loggia and museum.

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Viterbo which includes heritage architecture

5. Faggeta del Monte Cimino

The Faggeta del Monte Cimino is a dense and scenic beech forest gracing the slopes of the mountain of the same name. Its hiking trails make for an ideal destination for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Visit Faggeta del Monte Cimino in different seasons to see the full spectrum of color, from the blossoms of spring and summer to the changing colors and falling leaves of autumn and winter.

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What to do in Tuscia

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Lake Bolsena

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Boat and fish on the crystal clear waters of this crater lake formed by an extinct volcano. Walk or cycle along the shoreline, snap photographs or try your hand at painting the scenic views.

Tarquinia Beach

An Etruscan set of ruins adorns the southern end of a sparkling bay where today you’ll find ice cream shops, pizzerias and lidos.

Sacro Bosco

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Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Viterbo Cathedral

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Visit this 12th-century Romanesque church, which dominates a square decorated with fountains, medieval monuments and important landmarks in papal history.

Civita di Bagnoregio Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Civita di Bagnoregio Museum in Civita di Bagnoregio. Amble within the gardens or visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.